used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She shall be delivered!
blundersnounUS /ˈblʌndərz/
plural of “blunder” — an embarrassing mistake
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
bungleverbUS /ˈbʌŋɡəl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading She shall be delivered!
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
don't
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From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
ejaculated
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From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
a boy or man
From this reading "The Lord is with us, lad.
Laplante's
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From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "The Lord is with us, lad.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
manipulatornounUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtər/
an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
by chance
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading And so, altogether apart from his services as guide, I felt Louis Laplante's presence on the river a distinct advantage.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading She shall be delivered!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shall be delivered!
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The Lord is with us, lad.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
waggishlyadverb
in a waggish manner
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
warilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a wary manner
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE LAST OF LOUIS' ADVENTURES I think, perhaps, the reason good enterprises fail so often where evil ventures succeed, is that the good man blunders forward, trusting to the merits of his cause, where the evil manipulator proceeds warily as a cat over broken glass.
winkedverbUS /wɪŋkt/
past form of “wink” — signal by winking
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The Lord is with us, lad.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Lord is with us; but don't you bungle His plans!" ejaculated Father Holland for the twentieth time; and each time the French trapper looked waggishly over his shoulder at me and winked.
